Mackenzie Gray

Sr Digital Broadcast Journalist • National News Ottawa

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• ‘He blocked us’: Man accused in Ottawa homicide changed recently, family says

  The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in what police call one of the worst mass killings in Ottawa’s recent history has family in the city who say his behaviour changed.

  Canada

  Mar 8
• Michael Spavor’s lawyer says legal fight with Ottawa is ‘resolved’

  The lawyer for Michael Spavor, who was detained in China for more than 1,000 days, says the "matter" between his client and the federal government has been resolved.

  Canada

  Mar 6
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• Liberals to give low-cost loans for new B.C. rental housing program

  The federal government will provide low-costs loans in British Columbia to help build rental housing on provincially owned land, according to senior government sources.

  Canada

  Feb 19
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• Ottawa youth terrorism case included chemical used in homemade explosives: RCMP

  The 15-year old arrested in Ottawa Friday and charged with terrorism offences had explosive chemicals commonly used in improvised explosive devices, court documents say.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2023
• More terrorism charges for youth accused of targeting Jewish community

  The youth arrested in Ottawa Friday charged with facilitating terrorism, counselling terrorist activity allegedly against the Jewish community, and possession of explosives.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2023
• Jewish group wants investigation into online posts following Ottawa terror arrest

  CIJA called Facebook posts 'incitement to violence’ and urged police to investigate after RCMP charged an Ottawa youth with terrorism offences.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2023
• Teen terrorists: Does Canada have a youth radicalization problem?

  Canada's strategy to fight radicalization focuses on helping youths build “resilience” against extremist narratives. Is it working?

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2023
• RCMP arrest Ottawa youth in alleged terror plot targeting Jewish community

  Two national security sources said the alleged plot was believed to be religiously motivated and targeted against the Jewish community.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2023
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• Second alleged senior Iranian official sent for deportation hearing under Canadian sanctions

  The Immigration Refugee Board said Wednesday it had been asked to hold hearings for Iranmanesh Majid.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2023
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• Housing minister suggests immigration ‘reforms’ should be considered

  His comments come as the government is dusting off a Second World War-era housing plan to ignite the pace of home construction in Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2023
• Liberals to revive ‘war-time housing’ blueprints in bid to speed up builds

  The Liberals plan on restarting a war-time housing program in their latest attempt to ease the high cost of housing across the country.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2023
• U.S assassination plot indictment validates Trudeau on India: ex-CSIS heads

  Two former CSIS directors say that the indictment against a suspect in a foiled assassination attempt reinforces allegations that agents of the Indian government are connected to

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2023
• As Trudeau set to shuffle cabinet, 7 ministers expected to exit

  Global News has confirmed Marco Mendicino, David Lametti, and Mona Fortier are expected to be among the cabinet ministers set to be removed from the front bench in cabinet shuffle.

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2023
• As Canadian, allied ships sail to new missions, tensions over Taiwan remain

  Meanwhile, photo bombing in the background were three Chinese warships. One of China's ships nearly hit a U.S. destroyer on Saturday.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2023
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• Chinese warship nearly hits U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait during joint Canada-U.S. mission 

  Exclusive video by Global News captured the moment a Chinese warship came close to hitting an American destroyer in international waters of the South China Sea.

  World

  Jun 3, 2023
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• Inside the navy’s search for war grave robbers in the South China Sea

  The crew of HMCS Montreal was searching for a Chinese boat allegedly willing to disturb graves for a shot at Second World War memorabilia. 

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
• Zelenskyy hints new Canadian aid package for Ukraine is coming soon

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Volodymyr Zelenskyy had met earlier in the day and Canada did not announce any new weapons or aid for Ukraine after they spoke.

  Canada

  May 21, 2023
• Canada and South Korea to strengthen trade, cultural ties during Trudeau visit

  The two countries will sign a memorandum of understanding to expand the trade of critical minerals and make it easier for youth from both countries to participate in exchanges.

  Politics

  May 15, 2023
• National security advisers don’t recall receiving CSIS report on MP threats

  The development raises yet more questions about how the report detailing China's targeting of MPs, including Michael Chong and his family, somehow fell through the cracks in 2021.

  Politics

  May 9, 2023
• Liberal MP Han Dong says he hasn’t verified Chinese interference allegations with PMO

  Dong said Tuesday he has reached out to CSIS' director for more information on allegations he was part of a Chinese foreign interference network during the 2019 federal election.

  Politics

  Mar 21, 2023
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• Hussen defends contract linked to staffer’s sister, won’t rule out rehiring firm

  The federal housing minister said his constituency office “followed all the rules” in hiring Munch More Media, and said twice that he was "happy with the services” it provided.

  Politics

  Jan 24, 2023
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• Another Liberal minister contracted foodie firm with ties to senior staffer

  Marci Ien gave Munch More Media two contracts for constituency communications while the sister of firm’s owner worked as senior staffer.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2023
• Hussen’s office gave $93k in PR work to senior staffer’s sister’s foodie firm

  Housing minister’s office admitted his director of policy’s sister is founder of Munch More Media after being approached by Global News.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2023
• Hussen spent $93k constituency funds on PR help from foodie firm Munch More Media

  MunchMore Media, which bills itself as a food industry P.R. firm, confirmed owner knew Hussen's former director of policy but said work for York South-Weston MP was unrelated.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2023
• Minister vows to toughen air passenger rights as Sunwing admits ‘clear failures’

  'I think in hindsight there were some issues that Sunwing could have managed better and I know that Sunwing is dealing with those,' Alghabra said.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2023